G.V. Prakash Kumar Songs Lyrics

About G.V. Prakash Kumar

G. V. Prakash Kumar was born on 13 June 1987 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was born into a family with a strong musical background. His mother, A. R. Reihana, is a playback singer and music composer, and he is the nephew of renowned Indian composer A. R. Rahman. His younger sister, Bhavani Sre, is also associated with the entertainment industry.

Prakash developed an interest in music at an early age and received musical exposure through his family. He began his musical journey as a child singer and contributed to songs in films during the 1990s. He made his debut as a music composer with the Tamil film Veyil in 2006. His work received recognition, and he subsequently composed music for several successful films, including Polladhavan, Aayirathil Oruvan, Aadukalam, Mayakkam Enna, Madrasapattinam, Raja Rani, Theri and Soorarai Pottru. Apart from composing music, G. V. Prakash Kumar established himself as a playback singer. His popular songs include “Ayyayo,� “Pirai Thedum,� “Yathe Yathe,� “Veyyon Silli� and “Pookkal Pookkum.� His songs are appreciated for their emotional melodies, youthful energy and distinctive musical arrangements. In 2015, he made his acting debut as a lead actor with the Tamil film Darling. He subsequently appeared in films such as Trisha Illana Nayanthara, Enakku Innoru Per Irukku, Bruce Lee and Sarvam Thaala Mayam. He has also explored film production and continued working across different areas of entertainment. His composition for Soorarai Pottru received major recognition, including the National Film Award for Best Background Music. Through his achievements as a singer, composer and actor, G. V. Prakash Kumar has established a significant presence in South Indian cinema.

Personal Details

• Full Name: G. V. Prakash Kumar
• Popular Name: G. V. Prakash
• Profession: Playback Singer, Music Composer, Actor and Film Producer
• Date of Birth: 13 June 1987
• Age: 39 years (as of October 2026)
• Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Mother: A. R. Reihana
• Father: G. Venkatesh
• Uncle: A. R. Rahman
• Sister: Bhavani Sre
• Spouse: Saindhavi (married in 2013; divorced in 2025)
• Daughter: One
• Years Active: 2005–present

Popular Songs

• Ayyayo – Aadukalam
• Pirai Thedum – Mayakkam Enna
• Yathe Yathe – Aadukalam
• Veyyon Silli – Soorarai Pottru
• Pookkal Pookkum – Madrasapattinam
• Un Mela Aasadhaan – Aayirathil Oruvan
• Kaathal Enbathu – Naachiyaar
• Oru Naalil – Pudhupettai

Awards and Achievements

G. V. Prakash Kumar has received several awards and honours for his musical contributions.

• National Film Award for Best Background Music for Soorarai Pottru.
• Filmfare Award South for Best Music Director for Aadukalam.
• South Indian International Movie Award for his music in Soorarai Pottru.
• Several other honours for his compositions and performances in Tamil cinema.